The Index Podcast

Episodes

June 1, 2024

Web3 and Building Decentralized Social Networks with Stani Kulechov, …

What does the future hold for DeFi and social networking? Host Alex Kehaya joins Stani Kulechov, Founder and CEO of Avara & Aave, to explore the complex landscape of DeFi and L2 ecosystems. They discuss how DeFi is merging with social platforms, cultivating dynamic communities across blockchain net…

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May 24, 2024

Wealth Creation and the Solana Ecosystem with Akshay BD, Founder of S…

This week on The Index, host Alex Kehaya dives into the world of cryptocurrency with Akshay BD, advisor to the Solana Foundation and founder of Superteam. Akshay's journey, from launching Uber in India to becoming a key player in crypto. Alex and Akshay discuss the potential of crypto to revolution…

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May 17, 2024

The Pursuit of Human-Like AI Intuition: AGI Insights with Peter Voss,…

This week on The Index, host Alex Kehaya is joined by Peter Voss, Chief Scientist at Aigo, to discuss the cutting-edge advancements in conversational AI and its path towards Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Peter shares...

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May 10, 2024

Shader App: Creating AR Magic and Video with Founder, Darya Sesitskaya

This week on The Index, host Alex Kehaya joins Darya Sesitskaya, Founder and CEO of the super cool Shader social camera app. This no-code AR creation tool instantly lets you customize videos with AI. Darya shares how it blurs...

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May 4, 2024

Staking on Solana and the Future of DEFI with Lucas Bruder & Zano Sh…

This week on The Index, we dive into staking on Solana with Jito Labs! Host Alex Kehaya joins the masterminds behind it all, Lucas Bruder and Zano Sherwani, the co-founders of Jito Labs! The blockchain's biggest validators tr...

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May 2, 2024

Zero-Knowledge Proofs: Privacy and Innovation with Houman Shadab and …

This week on The Index, host Alex Kehaya dives into the future of zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) with guests Wyatt Benno and Houman Shadab, Co-Founders of ICME and NovaNet, a groundbreaking P2P decentralized proving network. Th...

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April 13, 2024

Future of AI in the Workplace with Vinny Lingham, CEO of Rumi

This week on The Index, host Alex Kehaya welcomes Vinny Lingham, the Founder and CEO of Rumi, an AI-driven platform that offers video conferencing. Vinny shares his unique insights into the startup world as an investor and en...

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March 22, 2024

Ritual: Web3's Next Generation of AI & Crypto Infrastructure with Co-…

This week on The Index, host Alex Kehaya welcomes Niraj Pant, Co-founder of Ritual, the network for open AI infrastructure. Join them as they take a deep dive into Ritual's groundbreaking architecture, built on a crowdsourced...

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March 15, 2024

Hacking Innovation in the Solana Ecosystem with Matty Taylor, Co-foun…

This week on The Index, host Alex Kehaya welcomes Matty Taylor, former Head of Growth at the Solana Foundation, who left to co-found Colosseum. Known for organizing some of the largest blockchain hackathons in the crypto spac...

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March 8, 2024

Coinfund Insights: CEO Jake Brukhman on AI, Blockchain and Web3 Conve…

This week on The Index, host Alex Kehaya welcomes Jake Brukhman, Founder and CEO of Coinfund, to discuss the future of AI and Web3. They take a deep dive into how advanced AI and blockchain technologies are reshaping industri...

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March 2, 2024

Web3 Community Building and the Future of AI with Alex Pisarevski, Co…

This week on The Index, host Alex Kahaya welcomes entrepreneur Alex Pisarevski, Co-founder of the Epic Web3 conference. Join us as we explore how Alex is shaping a future where developers and founders come together, sharing i...

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Feb. 16, 2024

Real Estate Investment: Tokenization, AI, and Expert Advice with Dan …

This week on The Index, host Alex Kehaya welcomes Dan French, CEO of ResProp & Partner at Rex, a company reshaping property investment. It's a great conversation about blockchain-driven property investment opportunities, wher...

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Feb. 10, 2024

Bitcoin, Token Economics and Web3's Investment Strategy with Austin B…

This week on The Index, host Alex Kehaya welcomes former Coinfund partner Austin Barack, now the Founder and Managing Partner of Relayer Capital. Get ready for a deep dive into token economics, the transformative power of Bit...

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Feb. 2, 2024

Solana's Jupiter Exchange and the Decentralized Future with Founder M…

This week on The Index, host Alex Kehaya welcomes Meow, the Founder of Jupiter, the best exchange in DeFi on Solana. Meow shares Jupiter's blueprint for Web 3 and the decentralized future in this exclusive interview. Learn ab...

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Jan. 26, 2024

Baxus: Rare Wine and Spirits Trading with CEO Todd Wiesel

This week on The Index, host Alex Kehaya welcomes Tzvi "Todd" Wiesel, a seasoned whisky trader, investor, and Founder/CEO of Baxus. Todd shares his entrepreneurial journey—from serving in the Israeli military to the launch of...

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Jan. 20, 2024

Aleo: Privacy First Blockchain, Financial Sovereignty and Data Securi…

This week on The Index, host Alex Kehaya is joined by Alex Pruden, CEO of Aleo, a privacy-first blockchain. He shares his inspiring journey from military strategist to entrepreneur, emphasizing the significance of privacy in ...

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Jan. 12, 2024

BizQiz: Web3 Gaming and Digital Collectibles with Founder Joey Janish…

This week on The Index, host Alex Kehaya welcomes Joey Janisheck, founder of BizQiz, the Web3 trivia game where brainpower unlocks blockchain rewards. Dive into this exciting fusion of AI-powered trivia questions, brand engag...

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Dec. 20, 2023

LunarCrush: Future of AI and Social Media with Co-Founder and CEO, Jo…

Ever wondered how the exciting worlds of crypto, social media, and AI intersect? This week on The Index, host Alex Kehaya, welcomes Joe Vezzani, Co-founder and CEO of Lunar Crush, a social intelligence platform that's reshapi...

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Dec. 14, 2023

Viral Video Marketing and AI Content Creation with Tomer Dean, CEO of…

This week on The Index, host Alex Kehaya welcomes Tomer Dean, CEO of Lychee, a premium video content marketing platform. Tomer, along with his partners, started Lychee to assist brands and content creators in producing viral ...

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Dec. 7, 2023

Star Atlas: Web3 and Solana Game Development, with Co-founder, Michae…

This week on The Index, host Alex Kehaya is joined by Michael Wagner, Co-founder of Star Atlas, an exciting space exploration-themed RPG built on the Solana network. Set in the year 2620, the game features political factions,...

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Nov. 30, 2023

Exploring Web3 and Solana's NFT Frontier with Jords of Boogle

This week on The Index, host Alex Kehaya welcomes Jords, an early Solana adopter and an OG in the NFT space. Together, they take a deep dive into the early days of NFTs, with Jords sharing insights into the opportunities and ...

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Nov. 9, 2023

Building the Helium Wireless Network with Frank Mong, COO of Nova Labs

This week on "The Index" podcast, host Alex Kehaya welcomes Frank Mong, COO of Nova Labs, the creator of the Web3 open-source Helium Network. They take a deep dive into the early days of Helium, founded by Amir Haleem, Shawn ...

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Nov. 9, 2023

Web 3, Blockchain Scaling, and Bitcoin with Diego Perez de Ayala of F…

This week on "The Index, " host Alex Kehaya welcomes Diego Perez de Ayala, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Frictionless Capital, for a deep dive into the world of Web3 and crypto infrastructure. Together, they explore the ...

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Oct. 21, 2023

Building Web3, Art and Animation with Robbie Shilstone

This week, host Alex Kehya is joined by Los Angeles-based artist, animator, and filmmaker Robbie Shilstone. Robbie's work showcases various styles, themes, and techniques that align with the narrative of each project he under...

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